
Vanessa Bryant, widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has been the subject of widespread speculation in social media as rumours about her being pregnant again and dating a younger basketball player have been trending.
The speculation began in late May 2025 with unsubstantiated claims on TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter with the rumors alleging that the 43-year-old widow was expecting a child with a 27-year-old NBA player—a narrative that quickly went viral despite lacking any credible evidence.